Surf Forecasts:
Kennebunk Beach surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, E swell with 460 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here, checkin’ in for Kennebunk Beach. Gotta be real with you – the next couple of weeks are mostly a bust. We’ve got a long stretch of flat or poor conditions, so let’s point out the few times you might want to get wet.
The water’s at 62°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, about 3°F off the mark, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.
First thing that stands out is Thursday, July 30th. We’ve got a pulse comin’ through. Thursday morning, the wind is offshore from the NE at 19 mph, which will keep the surface clean. Swell is from the east at 8ft, period 7 seconds. That’s a short-period swell, so it’s more windswell, but the energy is solid – moderate at 551. The tide might be a question mark, but it’s the best we’ll see. That afternoon, the swell drops a bit to 7ft from the ENE, still offshore wind at 12 mph, and the energy is still strong at 520. This is the standout. For experienced surfers, these 6ft-plus waves are the ticket. With short period and a beach break, it might be a little dumpy, but the offshore wind makes it rideable. Best on offer.
The rest of the forecast is a real bummer. There’s a long gap of flat or poor conditions from Friday, July 31st, all the way through to the end of the forecast on Wednesday, August 12th. Friday morning is the only other note – a little 3ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, light offshore wind from the ENE. The energy is weak at 122, so it’s surfable but pretty ordinary. After that, it’s just tiny waves, onshore winds, and choppy conditions for days on end.
If you’re a beginner, Thursday’s waves are too big for you at over 5ft. Stick to the flat spell. Honestly, for the second week, there’s nothing to get excited about. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross-onshore, and the energy readings are in the basement. It’s a classic August flat spell for this part of the coast.
So, bottom line: your window is Thursday, July 30th. Get out there if you’re an experienced surfer. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for the next pulse.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 76mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed night, light winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 |
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 kJ | 93 | 64 | 42 | 0 | 297 | 460 | 312 | 155 | 122 | 73 | 25 | 33 | 16 | 48 | 15 | 45 | 70 | 12 | 12 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 11:35PM2.84m | 12:14PM2.50m | 00:14AM2.88m | 12:50PM2.55m | 00:51AM2.89m | 1:25PM2.61m | 1:28AM2.88m | 2:00PM2.66m | 2:06AM2.86m | 2:35PM2.72m | 2:46AM2.80m | 3:13PM2.78m | 3:30AM2.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:22PM0.44m | 6:02AM0.15m | 6:00PM0.39m | 6:36AM0.11m | 6:37PM0.34m | 7:09AM0.08m | 7:14PM0.30m | 7:42AM0.06m | 7:52PM0.26m | 8:16AM0.06m | 8:33PM0.22m | 8:54AM0.08m | 9:17PM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | 1 | 57 | 9 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 7 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 15 | 31 | 26 | — | 132 | 26 | 92 | 37 | 122 | 32 | 15 | 33 | 3 | 19 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 6 | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 10 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | 65 | 116 | 16 | — | 73 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 24 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | — |
| kJ | 93 | 64 | 42 | 87 | 297 | 460 | 312 | 155 | 64 | — | — | — | 16 | 48 | 15 | 45 | 70 | 10 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2064 | 573 | 400 | 247 | 212 | 141 | 178 | 11 | 72 | 231 | 11 | 276 | 232 | 11 | 462 | 1752 | 11 | 610 | 276 | 232 |
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